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Skyline Blvd. carjacking suspects arrested

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Several arrests have been made in connection to a series of carjackings. 

According to the Oakland Police Department, multiple individuals were arrested for carjackings, including a recent case on Skyline Boulevard.  

OPD officers found a suspect in the attempted carjacking on July 26. They tried to stop the suspect’s vehicle on the 2600 block of East 12th Street, but the suspect fled. 

A chase ensued until San Leandro where the occupants got out of the vehicle and tried to flee on foot. 

They were caught and taken into custody by VCOC officers. 

Three individuals were arrested, including two men and one male juvenile. 

Additionally, the suspects are also connected to multiple armed carjackings in: 

  • Tompkins Avenue Neighborhood
  • Crestmont Neighborhood
  • Sequoyah Heights Neighborhood
  • Piedmont Avenue Southeast Neighborhood
  • Skyline-Hillcrest Estates Neighborhood

Police say the investigation is still ongoing. 

Charlene

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